Thursday, February 6, 2003 TODAY
LLU Children's Hospital news
Daffodil Days brings hope to cancer patients
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Before long, bright yellow bunches of daffodils will be making their
rounds again in the fight against cancer. The Loma Linda/Colton/Grand
Terrace Unit of the American Cancer Society has started its Daffodil Days
2003 campaign to raise funds for cancer research.
Yolanda Lopez, the new chairperson for the fundraiser, is excited about
this year’s possibilities. “Last year $23,000 was raised.
We’re hoping to expand the units here at the hospital that are involved,”
she says. “It’s for a really good cause.”
As a child life assistant on Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
hematology/
oncology unit, Ms. Lopez sees kids everyday who benefit from cancer research.
“ Working with these kids made me want to do whatever I could to
help find a cure,” she remarks. “And Daffodil Days are a perfect
way to help.”
Daffodil Days raise funds to support the American Cancer Society’s
local cancer patient services and programs, such as free transportation
to and from medical treatments and cancer awareness on early detection
and prevention for youth, adults, and medical professionals.
The American Cancer Society uses the daffodil, the first flower of spring,
to symbolize the hope of a world free from cancer. Sales will take place
through the end of this month. Community volunteers will deliver the bouquets
the week of March 17. Items to order include:
- Corporate arrangement with 50 flowers and vase, $110
- Spring arrangement with 30 flowers and vase, $60
- Vision bouquet with 20 flowers and vase, $35
- Bouquet of 10 daffodils and vase, $18
- Bouquet of 10 flowers, $10
Also available is the Gift of Hope program that funds cancer research,
educational programs, and services for cancer patients and their families.
This program enables the local American Cancer Society to deliver bouquets
of daffodils anonymously to cancer patients. Gift of Hope donations can
be made for $18, $25, $50, and $100.
To find the closest Daffodil Day representative or to make a purchase,
call (909) 841-1800, or e-mail <daffodilsofhope@yahoo.com>.
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